Does this thingie even work? [exercise thingie]

[noisyturtle]

I have really gotten out of shape over the last couple years, but I need to sit to be able to work -  work that makes me money and pays mortgage that houses the computer that I need to sit in front of a screen all day to get the money when I'm not sitting in front of a screen at work. It's a vicious circle.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=82763

[rowdy]

I, for one, would not want to sit on that while trying to use a computer if it simulates riding a horse!

[tp4tissue]

So Your post about gaining 60lbs of muscle was sarcastic?

It's pretty hard to exercise while doing other things.. you're better off taking 20mins every other day to do a real workout.

Stick with weights, because there's plenty of rest between sets which isn't as off-putting as running consecutive miles.

[noisyturtle]

So Your post about gaining 60lbs of muscle was sarcastic?

It's pretty hard to exercise while doing other things.. you're better off taking 20mins every other day to do a real workout.

Stick with weights, because there's plenty of rest between sets which isn't as off-putting as running consecutive miles.

honestly it's either something similar to this contraption, or put a treadmill kind of setup in front of my home work space. People always say 'it only takes 10 mins a day' but honestly, we all know that kind of statement is bull**** when factoring in actual human tiredness-work energy and gogogo scheduling.

[noisyturtle]

So Your post about gaining 60lbs of muscle was sarcastic?

no one ever said it was muscle  )

[tp4tissue]

So Your post about gaining 60lbs of muscle was sarcastic?

It's pretty hard to exercise while doing other things.. you're better off taking 20mins every other day to do a real workout.

Stick with weights, because there's plenty of rest between sets which isn't as off-putting as running consecutive miles.

honestly it's either something similar to this contraption, or put a treadmill kind of setup in front of my home work space. People always say 'it only takes 10 mins a day' but honestly, we all know that kind of statement is bull**** when factoring in actual human tiredness-work energy and gogogo scheduling.

the 10 minutes thing is TRUE...  IFF  you can work up the courage....

The 10 minutes is nothing compared to the 3 hours of torment prior to your scheduled workout..


You'll be all like,, ffffff.... I really don't wanna.... noooooohhhh..... i'm too tired, my leg cramps, I got too much work today..



then you don't do the workout, and continue getting "BIG"...


Weight lifting is much easier to get started with.

[McWilloughby]

honestly it's either something similar to this contraption, or put a treadmill kind of setup in front of my home work space. People always say 'it only takes 10 mins a day' but honestly, we all know that kind of statement is bull**** when factoring in actual human tiredness-work energy and gogogo scheduling.

My every day workout genuinely takes me 15 minutes a day (I run/swim/other stuff but not every day). Have you considered starting with just basic stuff like sit ups (or crunches) and push ups? It's easy enough to do them in sets so that it doesn't detract to much from your work as you have rest slots.

[tp4tissue]

honestly it's either something similar to this contraption, or put a treadmill kind of setup in front of my home work space. People always say 'it only takes 10 mins a day' but honestly, we all know that kind of statement is bull**** when factoring in actual human tiredness-work energy and gogogo scheduling.

My every day workout genuinely takes me 15 minutes a day (I run/swim/other stuff but not every day). Have you considered starting with just basic stuff like sit ups (or crunches) and push ups? It's easy enough to do them in sets so that it doesn't detract to much from your work as you have rest slots.

I'm not a fan of the random start/stop workouts...  Without building a routine, it's very hard for someone to "keep" going...

Remember, there are people who "like" to workout, and people who think "workout sucks"...  if you're the former, you gotta balance your suggestions

[noisyturtle]

honestly it's either something similar to this contraption, or put a treadmill kind of setup in front of my home work space. People always say 'it only takes 10 mins a day' but honestly, we all know that kind of statement is bull**** when factoring in actual human tiredness-work energy and gogogo scheduling.

My every day workout genuinely takes me 15 minutes a day (I run/swim/other stuff but not every day). Have you considered starting with just basic stuff like sit ups (or crunches) and push ups? It's easy enough to do them in sets so that it doesn't detract to much from your work as you have rest slots.

I'm not a fan of the random start/stop workouts...  Without building a routine, it's very hard for someone to "keep" going...

Remember, there are people who "like" to workout, and people who think "workout sucks"...  if you're the former, you gotta balance your suggestions

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This is true. It's difficult to stick to a routine. I want a workout I don't need to think about or plan. Even if it's small, just something that can't be trivialized 'put off.' Something like a laptop on a tredmill, or this weird horse chair.

[McWilloughby]

I'm not a fan of the random start/stop workouts...  Without building a routine, it's very hard for someone to "keep" going...

Remember, there are people who "like" to workout, and people who think "workout sucks"...  if you're the former, you gotta balance your suggestions

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I meant more like ~60 second break in between sets (i.e. 15 push ups - 1 minute break - 20 push ups - 1 minute break etc, etc) not massive breaks. Why not start with a small workout to get into a routine though? It's more plausible to start light and get into the idea of "hmm this 10 minutes a day workout isn't so bad" and then up it to a heavier work out later than starting with a rigorous routine surely?

Also I wouldn't say I "like" working out, it's just something I make myself do because I feel that I should exercise. I'm not a gym nut or something like that :P

This is true. It's difficult to stick to a routine. I want a workout I don't need to think about or plan. Even if it's small, just something that can't be trivialized 'put off.' Something like a laptop on a tredmill, or this weird horse chair.

It is difficult to stick to a routine at times but I think if you have the willpower to start doing it and get used to doing it then it won't be so hard to keep going with the routine. Do you literally use your computer all day without breaks? If you do take breaks would it be impossible to swap a coffee (or whatever) break for a bit of exercise? Apologies if I'm being insensitive or missing the point of what you're asking but I don't really understand what work would mean that you can't leave the computer for even a short period of time.

[noisyturtle]

I'm not a fan of the random start/stop workouts...  Without building a routine, it's very hard for someone to "keep" going...

Remember, there are people who "like" to workout, and people who think "workout sucks"...  if you're the former, you gotta balance your suggestions

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I meant more like ~60 second break in between sets (i.e. 15 push ups - 1 minute break - 20 push ups - 1 minute break etc, etc) not massive breaks. Why not start with a small workout to get into a routine though? It's more plausible to start light and get into the idea of "hmm this 10 minutes a day workout isn't so bad" and then up it to a heavier work out later than starting with a rigorous routine surely?

Also I wouldn't say I "like" working out, it's just something I make myself do because I feel that I should exercise. I'm not a gym nut or something like that :P

This is true. It's difficult to stick to a routine. I want a workout I don't need to think about or plan. Even if it's small, just something that can't be trivialized 'put off.' Something like a laptop on a tredmill, or this weird horse chair.

It is difficult to stick to a routine at times but I think if you have the willpower to start doing it and get used to doing it then it won't be so hard to keep going with the routine. Do you literally use your computer all day without breaks? If you do take breaks would it be impossible to swap a coffee (or whatever) break for a bit of exercise? Apologies if I'm being insensitive or missing the point of what you're asking but I don't really understand what work would mean that you can't leave the computer for even a short period of time.

I'm at the computer about 13 hours a day, and it would be weird to just randomly start working out in a cubicle/office, or at least I feel like it would be weird.

this whole thread has gotten off track, kinda

[McWilloughby]

I'm at the computer about 13 hours a day, and it would be weird to just randomly start working out in a cubicle/office, or at least I feel like it would be weird.
this whole thread has gotten off track, kinda

That makes a lot of sense, my bad. Well, back to chairs. I've literally no idea about the horse chair thing but I have seen chairs that use a yoga ball as the seat. Could be worth looking into that if you don't want to lay down the cash for the mysterious horse chair?

[tp4tissue]

I'm not a fan of the random start/stop workouts...  Without building a routine, it's very hard for someone to "keep" going...

Remember, there are people who "like" to workout, and people who think "workout sucks"...  if you're the former, you gotta balance your suggestions

Show Image

I meant more like ~60 second break in between sets (i.e. 15 push ups - 1 minute break - 20 push ups - 1 minute break etc, etc) not massive breaks. Why not start with a small workout to get into a routine though? It's more plausible to start light and get into the idea of "hmm this 10 minutes a day workout isn't so bad" and then up it to a heavier work out later than starting with a rigorous routine surely?

Also I wouldn't say I "like" working out, it's just something I make myself do because I feel that I should exercise. I'm not a gym nut or something like that :P

This is true. It's difficult to stick to a routine. I want a workout I don't need to think about or plan. Even if it's small, just something that can't be trivialized 'put off.' Something like a laptop on a tredmill, or this weird horse chair.

It is difficult to stick to a routine at times but I think if you have the willpower to start doing it and get used to doing it then it won't be so hard to keep going with the routine. Do you literally use your computer all day without breaks? If you do take breaks would it be impossible to swap a coffee (or whatever) break for a bit of exercise? Apologies if I'm being insensitive or missing the point of what you're asking but I don't really understand what work would mean that you can't leave the computer for even a short period of time.

I'm at the computer about 13 hours a day, and it would be weird to just randomly start working out in a cubicle/office, or at least I feel like it would be weird.

this whole thread has gotten off track, kinda

question, are you married and have kids?

If you are...  you could give less damn about if people thinking you're weird... because your procreation cycle is complete.

[Krogenar]

So... this simulates the canter of being on horseback?



They are selling this thing all wrong.

[MTManiac]

Doesn't everyone have one of these in their office?


According to Doctors, cardio is great for you!



Of course you could always get your workout on the way to work in the morning

[ITzNybble]

HBO GO on a tablet or phone. pick a movie or show. walk or run while watching (treadmill, elliptical doesn't matter) the workout will be done before you know it. to lose 60 pounds though there needs to be a diet change and by diet I do not mean a temporary switch think of it as a lifestyle change. I have lost 59 pounds since starting my new job but I do workout 5 days a week. The main thing I do though is watch my caloric intake.

[rowdy]

So... this simulates the canter of being on horseback?

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They are selling this thing all wrong.

I would imagine it would be a bit more vigorous than that.

[Krogenar]

So... this simulates the canter of being on horseback?

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They are selling this thing all wrong.

I would imagine it would be a bit more vigorous than that.

Tell that to Jennifer Connolly.

[C5Allroad]

I wouldn't want to sit on that... I'd rather swim for 2 more hours than I already do at practice. Lol.